Awards Ceremony 2026
With thanks to our headline sponsor Rankin Brothers & Sons, join us for an evening celebrating the very best of English and Welsh wine. Taste an outstanding selection of medal-winning wines, before the presentation of this year’s trophies, and celebrate the achievements of the industry alongside fellow producers and peers.
This year’s Host
Andy Clarke
Seasoned awards and festival host, TV producer, author and professional eater and drinker Andy Clarke is one of the UKs most exciting and vibrant voices in the food and drink industry. We are delighted that Andy is our MC for this year’s awards ceremony. Having worked in food, drink, travel and behind the camera as a television producer, Andy is happiest when communicating his love of all things edible and sippable.
Key Information
For the first time ever, the WineGB Awards Ceremony will follow the WineGB Conference to form one unmissable day, transitioning from a programme of insight and knowledge into an evening of celebration.
You can register for either event individually or take advantage of our combined Conference and Awards Package Tickets which will give you exclusive early access to the awards tasting tables.
Date
Thursday 16th July 2026
location
10 Union St, London, SE1 1SZ
timings
Awards Ceremony 17:00* – 20:30
Conference and Awards Ceremony Package Ticket holders will have exclusive access to the tasting tables from 16:30
(Conference 10:00 – 16:00)
Venue
Located in the London Bridge area, 10 Union Street offers a contemporary and well-connected setting just moments from the River Thames. Positioned near Borough Market’s renowned food scene, it has a modern design flooded with natural daylight. 10 Union Street provides an exceptional backdrop for the 2026 Conference and Awards Ceremony and is fully accessible by lift.
Getting there
10 Union Street is conveniently located in central London. The nearest Underground stations are London Bridge (Northern and Jubilee lines) and Borough (Northern line), both of which are under a 10-minute walk away, or a short bus ride from Union Street. London Bridge station also provides National Rail services, making it easily accessible from across the UK.
If you’re travelling by car, please note that the venue is within the Congestion Charge Zone, and parking in the area is limited, so public transport is recommended.
Timings
16:30 – 17:00 Exclusive Tasting
Conference and Awards Ceremony package ticket holders are invited to enjoy early access to the medal-winning wine tasting tables, offering a first opportunity to explore this year’s standout wines.
17:00 – 18:00 Guest Arrival and Tasting
Doors open to all guests. Discover an exceptional range of medal-winning wines and connect with fellow industry peers to kick off the celebrations of the evening. A carefully chosen selection of canapés and bowl food will be served throughout the evening.
18:00 – 20:00 Trophy Presentations
This year’s presenter, Andy Clarke, will host the evening as our trophy sponsors reveal the 2026 trophy winners, celebrating the top wines and producers across each category, alongside the winners of our Photography, Labelling and Tourism Awards.
20:00 – 20:30 Trophy Winners Photos
Winners will have the opportunity to take team photos in a more informal, candid setting.
20:30 Ceremony Closes
Ticket Prices
We’re offering a range of tiered ticket options so you can tailor your experience exactly how you’d like. Conference and Awards Ceremony tickets can be purchased separately if you only wish to attend one event, or you can choose our special package ticket for full access to both the daytime Conference and evening Awards Ceremony.
Package Tickets
Inlcudes attendance to both the Conference and Awards Ceremony as well as an exclusive extra thirty-minutes access to medal-winning tasting tables.
Early-Bird £159*
Standard Member £179
Standard Non-Member £239
Student £159
Awards Ceremony Only Tickets
Early-Bird £79*
Standard Member £89
Standard Non-Member £99
Student £79
*Early-Bird tickets are available for WineGB Members only and are limited in number. Please note that a credit or debit card is required to complete the ticket purchase.